Labor - Salary

Distinguishing region-based minimum wage and statutory pay rate in Vietnam
14:28, 11/07/2024
The region-based minimum wage and statutory pay rate are two basic types of wages mentioned in statutory legal documents. The region-based minimum wage and statutory pay rate are fundamentally different concepts in terms of nature, applicable subjects, and specific wage levels. However, many people often confuse these two types of wages.

Proposal related to employment contracts in favor of employees in Vietnam
14:25, 11/07/2024
In the Draft Report Summarizing and Evaluating 03 Years of Implementation of the Labor Code dated October 3, 2016, the Ministry of Labor - Invalids and Social Affairs of Vietnam pointed out some strengths and limitations in the process of implementing labor laws, and at the same time made several proposals to contribute to a more comprehensive labor policy for employees. Among these, several provisions related to employment contracts were notable.

Addition of Many Preferential Policies for Enterprises Employing a Large Number of Female Workers
14:24, 11/07/2024
Female workers constitute an important segment of the workforce, accounting for approximately 48.8% of the social labor force and a significant proportion in specific sectors and enterprises such as: healthcare, education, textiles, footwear, aquaculture, and seafood processing. Therefore, there is a need for many preferential policies towards enterprises operating in sectors that employ a large number of female workers.

Proposal: Specific Regulations on Workplace Sexual Harassment in Vietnam
14:22, 11/07/2024
Workplace sexual harassment is becoming a pressing issue that needs to be addressed in Vietnam. The 2012 Labor Code includes provisions on this matter, but they are only general and not specific, lacking documents and guidelines to identify sexual harassment behaviors, making the prevention and handling of violations challenging.

04 New Policies to Note Before the New Year's Holiday 2018
14:02, 11/07/2024
From January 1, 2018 (New Year's Day), many new policies come into effect. Thu Ky Luat would like to send to our readers four notable policies that need attention. They are as follows:

Payroll for cipher rank in Vietnam effective from December 1, 2017
14:00, 11/07/2024
On October 10, 2017, the Ministry of Home Affairs issued Circular 07/2017/TT-BNV guiding the implementation of salary policies for persons working in cipher organizations receiving salaries and allowances from the state budget. Notably, the regulation on the salary scales for cipher ranks applies to the following subjects:

Vietnam: Pension and allowance applicable to 08 groups increased of 6.92% from July 01, 2018?
13:57, 11/07/2024
According to the proposal in the Draft Decree on the adjustment of pensions, social insurance allowances, and monthly allowances, starting from July 1, 2018, there will be an adjustment to increase by 6.92% on the pension and allowance of June 2018 for the following 08 subjects in Vietnam:

Shall an employee in Vietnam have the right to unilaterally terminate the employment contract if he/sheprovided he/she notices the employer in advance?
13:54, 11/07/2024
Draft Labor Code 2017
The Draft Labor Code 2017 is currently open for comments and suggestions, and is expected to be implemented from January 1, 2018. Surrounding the proposed new regulations in the Draft are various supporting and opposing opinions. However, regardless of how the Labor Code is adjusted, it always aims to protect the legitimate rights of workers in general. Below is one proposal that has received widespread support from workers.

New: 03 Policies to Increase Salaries Effective in 2018
13:45, 11/07/2024
Increasing pensions for workers, increasing the statutory pay rate, and additional income based on work performance for officials are new salary policies that will be implemented in 2018.

Official Regional Minimum Wage Applied from January 01, 2019
13:36, 11/07/2024
Recently, the Government of Vietnam issued Decree 157/2018/ND-CP stipulating regional minimum wages for employees working under labor contracts.